Amber in AUS Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Our beautiful dog Jasper, a whippet was hit by a car last night whilst out for a run with my DH. He's in surgery now for a shattered pelvis and fractured hip. Cost will be upwards of $3,000. I'm just so relieved he will be ok. The vet says he should make a full recovery and have good quality of life but it will be a long recovery, 8 weeks or so. DH had him off lead in an isolated area, we live rural. He is a very good dog and generally stays right by DH with our other whippet Indy. A kangaroo caught his attention and he set off to chase, DH called him back and when he turned to come back he put his head down and bolted straight across a road where a car hit him. Thankfully he wasn't run over. The driver kindly stopped and brought my DH and the 2 dogs home. We took him straight to the after hours vet where he was given painkillers and sedation until he could be x-rayed this morning. He's in surgery now, i'm anxiously waiting to hear the outcome. I am so grateful that we can afford to have his injury repaired and that our hand was not forced to have him put down. He is a beautiful dog. I'm sure DH will never let him off lead again! He's been very shaken up by the incident. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kebo Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: I'm sorry. I hope his recovery is quick and complete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 I'm so sorry. I know how shaken up I was when Libby was hit last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 :( :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertmum Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 :( :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alenee Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 At this point, that's our worst fear with our puppy...likes to act like he's going to chase down a car and devour it! I can only imagine what it feels like to go through it actually happening. Lord have mercy! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucy in Australia Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Oh no! I'm so sorry - it's awful seeing them hurt :crying::crying: So glad he's in good hands xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amber in AUS Posted May 7, 2012 Author Share Posted May 7, 2012 Still waiting to hear how the surgery went. Hope I get some news soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delaney Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Oh no! Whippets are so gorgeous! Hope he is ok! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in PA Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErinD Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 :grouphug: I still remember when our family dog was hit when I was 8. Unlike the kind driver you had, though, this driver hit our dog intentionally (swerved to do so) and then took off. She was at the vet for weeks while they drained blood off her lungs, healed bones, and she lost most of her teeth. She made a full recovery, though, and we had her for 16 years. Hopefully the same will be true of your lovely whippet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanne115 Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 I hope your dog is okay. It is so hard to see them hurting. Suzanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linders Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 :grouphug: Glad that he will recover! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 I am so sorry, hope he comes through surgery well and is back on his feet in no time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houseofkids&pets Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 :grouphug: Just awful. I hope that your dog is ok after the surgery. Please keep us posted. I can't imagine how devastating this must be for you and your family. My kids are very attached to our dogs.:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amber in AUS Posted May 7, 2012 Author Share Posted May 7, 2012 Heard from the vet surgeon. The surgery went well. They've inserted a plate and several screws. They managed to remove a few shards of bone that would cause problems and left the other shards that were not in a problem area. He should be home in a few days. It took 2 vets and 2 vet nurses 4 hours to perform the surgery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedmom4 Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 So glad your "furry baby" is going to make a full recovery! God Bless, Elise in NC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkacademy Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 I hope he has a good speedy recovery and a very long life. I am so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen500 Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 :grouphug: I hope his recovery is not too hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisIsTheDay Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug:Amber, I'm so sorry. I hope that your sweet dog is beginning to recover post-surgery and will soon be well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrid Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Oh no! Sending love and hugs and positive thoughts your way. Poor little guy-- I love whippets. We're in a similar situation here too-- intensive rehab for an emergency injury to our puppy. Will post about it later. But know that we're thinking of you guys and our peg leg Kayak puppy is raising a cast to his Aussie friend! astrid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teachin'Mine Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Heard from the vet surgeon. The surgery went well. They've inserted a plate and several screws. They managed to remove a few shards of bone that would cause problems and left the other shards that were not in a problem area. He should be home in a few days. It took 2 vets and 2 vet nurses 4 hours to perform the surgery. So glad to hear the surgery was successful. :grouphug: Have to admit that this is the first time I've heard of a dog chasing a kangaroo. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheApprentice Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Oh no. :grouphug: Hope he has a speedy recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Rain Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 :grouphug: I hope they recover quickly. (Jasper and your dh) :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 I'm so relieved that he's going to be OK! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuirkyKapers Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 (edited) :grouphug: I am sure that was very scary. Glad the surgery went well and hope that he will heal quickly. Edited May 8, 2012 by QuirkyKapers oops forgot the word hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Poor Thing.... and poor husband :( Just trying to get the dogs out to exercise. Funny about the kangaroo, though!! Just so out of what would be normal here :) Now deer... that's another story :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohdanigirl Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug: I am glad to hear your dog will be Ok. It is a hard thing to go thru. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in AL Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 :grouphug: Poor Jasper! And your poor dh. I'm glad Jasper will get better, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 So scary -- glad he will be okay. :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Our hound got out saturday night - scared us unbelievably. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Florida Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 I'm so sorry that happened! But I'm relieved Jasper will recover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 I am so sorry about your dog but glad he is expected to make a full re overy. He will be in so much pain. :crying: I am also sorry about the cost. I find it funny, though, that the cause of this was an encounter with a kangaroo. How cool is that??!!!:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teachin'Mine Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 How is he doing Amber? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amber in AUS Posted May 13, 2012 Author Share Posted May 13, 2012 Jasper came home on Wednesday. We have to keep him confined so he is spending his days in his crate. He is desperate to play with Indy, or other whippet and she is missing him terribly! He's doing very well although the true test will be today as he has now finished his course of pain killers and only has anti inflamitories for a couple more days. So far he has been fine to walk on lead around the yard. He is using his leg although not putting full weight on it. We are back to the vet for post surgery check up this week and hopefully they will give the all clear for a little more activity, perhaps some free time in the yard? Not sure what the next step is. So far so good :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teachin'Mine Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 Great to hear that Jasper's doing so well!!! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 I'm so glad to hear that Jasper is on the mend! :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen500 Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 Glad to hear Jasper is home. I hope he continues to feel better every day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 Oh how awful! I'm so sorry Amber. I hope he makes a full recovery poor thing! :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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